Built by Patients.
For Patients.

We started The Dental Vision Institute because we believed insurance could be honest, fast, and actually cover what it promises.

Awards & Recognition

A AM Best Rating
Top 10 Dental Insurer 2025
97.75% Member Satisfaction
<10 Clicks to get insured
Testimonials

What members say

Real feedback from real members who trust their smile to us.

Sarah

"Signing up was so easy, and my family has been covered from day one. No waiting period — that sold me immediately."

Sarah J.

Life Smiles Shine · California

Michael

"I upgraded from Bright to Shine mid-year and it was seamless. The vision coverage alone pays for itself with my kids' glasses."

Michael D.

Life Smiles Shine · Florida

Emily

"Great value for the EPO plan. My dentist is in-network and I barely pay anything out of pocket for fillings. Best decision I made this year."

Emily C.

EPO Glow · New York

The Team

Dr. Michael Hartley

Dr. Michael Hartley. Spent 12 years in insurance claims consulting before building DVI from the ground up.

Sarah Whitfield

Sarah Whitfield. Chief Claims Officer. Oversees all claims processing with a 48-hour turnaround guarantee.

David Bennett

David Bennett. Head of Provider Networks. Built and manages our 38,000+ provider network across all 50 states.

Jennifer Carter

Jennifer Carter. Head of Member Experience. Ensures every member interaction is seamless from enrollment to claims.

What We Do Best

Areas of Expertise

Dental Care

Preventive Dental

Cleanings, exams, X-rays — 100% covered from day one. Zero waiting periods.

Vision Care

Vision & Eye Care

Annual exams, designer frames, contacts. $10 copay with in-network providers.

Orthodontics

Orthodontics

Braces, Invisalign, crowns, bridges. Up to $2,000 lifetime ortho coverage.

Careers

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We're building the future of dental and vision insurance. If you're passionate about making healthcare accessible, we want to hear from you.

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